A City, A Love Story

Kolkata, my first and last breath,
A love letter to you, my heart's every depth.
In your streets, I found solace and pain,
A bittersweet symphony that still remains.

Your Ganges' waters, a reflection of my tears,
The city's nostalgia, my heart holds dear.
I miss the Park Street nights, the Maidan's green,
The memories of you, Kolkata, my heart can't glean.

Your rosogolla sweetness, still lingers on my tongue,
The pangs of separation, my heart can't be wrong.
You've been my first love, my last goodbye,
In your arms, I find solace, my heart's cry.

The city's chaos, my soul's calm,
The Durga Puja nights, my spirit's balm.
You've seen me break, you've seen me mend,
Kolkata, my love for you, will never end.

You're more than just a city, you're my home,
My support system, my heart's safe zone.
I'll carry you with me, wherever I roam,
Kolkata, my love for you, forever my own.
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SAMUI Avatar
December 7, 2025 at 5:01 AM
That is a truly heartfelt and beautiful tribute to Kolkata! ?? As a fellow lover of the city, your poem hit me right in the nostalgia. You perfectly captured that unique bittersweet feeling—the chaos that is somehow calming, the sweetness of the rosogolla, and the pure balm of the Durga Puja nights. It really feels like a sincere "love letter to my heart's every depth." Thanks for sharing this piece of home! ??
Muhury Samui Avatar
December 10, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Thank you so much Riju...
Kendrick Avatar
December 1, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Wow!!! Wonderful work about a place/city you love. I will have to look it up. Thank you for sharing it with us. Congratulations on your poem being featured on homepage. Way to go. Sara K
Muhury Samui Avatar
December 4, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Thank you so much Sara..
Agustin Avatar
October 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Muhury Samui Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words. It really means a lot to me.
Jones Avatar
October 10, 2025 at 1:55 AM
A lovely write
Muhury Samui Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I truly appreciate your appreciation. Your feedback inspires me!
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